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Arfará, Greece
Peloponnese · Greece
Arfará is a small town in Peloponnese, Greece with a population of 1,285. Elevation: 295 ft (90 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Arfará
Valyra is a small village in southern Greece. Situated on the Peloponnese Peninsula, Valyra was the seat of the Ithomi municipality. Located near the ancient city of Messene, it lies 18 km NW of Kalamata, and about 177 km SW of Athens.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 1,285 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1562°, 22.0449° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | Peloponnese |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.0 inches (761 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $20,196 |
About Arfará
Arfará is a small town in Greece (Peloponnese) with a population of 1,285. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Income: Arfará vs Greece
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Income
| Median HH Income | $20,196 |
| 73% below Greece avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 75 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Arfará
Arfará has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.7°C), the coldest is Jan (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 767 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Area | 272.9 sq mi (706.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1562°N, 22.0449°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1963 | CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 2 | 128 km |
| 1867 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | - | 85 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 127 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 143 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | - | 117 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | - | 117 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 135 km |
| 2018 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 138 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 140 km |
| 1981 | ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 22 | 142 km |
| 1947 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 3 | 40 km |
| 1899 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 28 km |
| 1928 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 20 | 126 km |
| 1898 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 113 km |
| 2018 | ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS | Meteorological | - | - | 148 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | - | - | 143 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 128 km |
| 1926 | ARGOLIKOS GULF | Earthquake | - | - | 133 km |
| 1893 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 124 km |
| 1888 | GULF OF CORINTH | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 116 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (125 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 125 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
Arfará has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 47°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.4").
Schools in Arfará
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Δημοτικό σχολείο Άγριλου | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Arfará
19 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Κανάλι 1 Καλαμάτα | folk, greek | MP3 | |
| Δίαυλος 99.2 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Δημοτική Ραδιοφωνία Τρίπολης 91.5 | greek pop, news talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Πολιτεία Σπάρτη | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ι.Μ. Σπάρτης 88.8 | ecclesia, greek | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Μουσικός Παλμός 94.5 | greek folk music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Έμφασις | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 88.6 Kanali 20 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Παλμός 90.5 | greek folk music | MP3 256 kbps | |
| ΔΙΑΥΛΟΣ FM 99.2 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kiss 89 | pop, talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nt00 Radio | alternative, beats | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Apollon | greek, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Free GR | student radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Fly Σπάρτη | folk, greek | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Antenna Νότιας Ελλάδας 97.2 | greek music, news | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Arcadia Τρίπολη | greek, news | MP3 | |
| 99.7 Δίαυλος 1 | pentecostalism, religion | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ERT Kalamata 107.2 | ert, public radio | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Arfará
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Messene Museum | ||||
| Archeological Museum of Messinia | ||||
| Historical and Folklore Museum of Kalamata | ||||
| Railwaypark | ||||
| The Victoria G. Karelias Collection of greek traditional costumes | ||||
| Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Λυκοσούρας | ||||
| Λαογραφικό Μουσείο | ||||
| Στρατιωτικό Μουσείο Καλαμάτας |
Libraries in Arfará
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palio Scholeio | 0.0 | |||||
| Κεντρική Βιβλιοθήκη Καλαμάτας | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Arfará
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flea market | |||||
| Weekly Market | |||||
| Ζωαγορά Κοπανακίου | |||||
| Κατάστημα | |||||
| Κεντρική Λαϊκή Αγορά Καλαμάτας |
Castles in Arfará
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Arfará
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Arfará
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Arfará
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamata Airport | KLX | Medium Airport |
| Epitalion Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sparti Airfield | SPJ | Small Airport |
| Triodos Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tripolis Air Base | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Arfará
88 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 2 εκκλησάκια της Παναγίας | |
| Agia Paraskevi | |
| Agioi Anargyroi | |
| Agioi Pantes | |
| Agion Konstantinos + Eleni | |
| Agios Athanasios | |
| Agios Athanasios | |
| Agios Dimitrios | |
| Agios Georgios Chozevitis | |
| Agios Konstantinos | |
| Agios Nikolaos | |
| Agios Nikolaos | |
| Agios Panteleimon | |
| Agios Vasileios | |
| Agios Vasileios | |
| Assumption of Mary | |
| Assumption of Mary | |
| Assumption of Mary | |
| Cave of Agioi Anargyroi | |
| Chapel |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Greece
15 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Arfará
What is the population of Arfará?
Arfará has a population of 1,285 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 272.9 square miles.
Is Arfará expensive to live in?
The median household income is $20,196, 73% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Arfará?
Arfará enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.0 inches.
How is the job market in Arfará?
There are 75 business establishments in the area.